Portret van een staande vrouw bij een kaptafel 1854 - 1865

"Portret van een staande vrouw bij een kaptafel" is a hand-tinted daguerreotype by the photographers Maull & Polyblank, created between 1854 and 1865. The portrait showcases a woman standing gracefully, her hand resting on an ornate dressing table, likely in a studio setting. The image is characterized by its small size (85mm x 53mm) and the use of hand-tinting, a popular technique in the mid-19th century that added depth and vibrancy to daguerreotypes. This intimate portrait captures the fashion and style of the era, offering a glimpse into the lives of middle-class women in Victorian England.